Bolens 610 vs John Deere 1600 Turbo
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Bolens 610: 64 HP versus 6 HP (+58 HP, +967%).
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1971 for the Bolens 610.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 163 kg for the Bolens 610.
- The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".
Full specs comparison
| Bolens 610 | John Deere 1600 Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 6 HP | 64 HP |
| Production years | 1971 | 2002–2006 |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 1 | 4 |
| Weight | 163 kg | 1 791 kg |
| Drive | 2WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Gear | Hydrostatic |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 3 / 1 | — |
| Wheelbase | 101 cm | 152 cm |
| Length | 142 cm | 335 cm |
| Mower deck | 32" | 42" |
Frequently asked questions
Which is more powerful, the Bolens 610 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is more powerful than the Bolens 610: 64 HP versus 6 HP (+58 HP, +967%).
Which is more recent, the Bolens 610 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is the more recent model: production started in 2002, versus 1971 for the Bolens 610.
Which is heavier, the Bolens 610 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo is heavier: 1791 kg versus 163 kg for the Bolens 610.
Which has the wider mower deck, the Bolens 610 or the John Deere 1600 Turbo?
The John Deere 1600 Turbo has the wider mower deck: 42" versus 32".

